Overview
Sandridge Energy Inc / Sandy Creek 2 2H is an oil extraction facility located near Amorita, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
Sandridge Energy Inc / Sandy Creek 2 2H is an oil extraction facility located 0.67 miles northwest of the intersection of N2680 and E0060 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction). It is situated in Alfalfa County, within the state of Oklahoma, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion, with production often from the Mississippian Lime or Woodford Shale formations. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, which are managed through state and federal permits. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use may influence its operational practices and community relations.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction in this region can impact local water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and gas sector. The site's proximity to agricultural operations may require careful management of surface disturbances and waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 0.67 miles northwest of the intersection of N2680 and E0060 Road near Amorita, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County.
It is an oil extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction).
The facility is operated by Sandridge Energy Inc, a company active in oil and gas exploration and production in the United States.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma are regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for state-level permitting and oversight.
Environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions of VOCs and methane, and surface disturbance. These are managed through regulatory permits and best management practices.
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